Jewish Genius And The Existence Of God
“I will insist that the Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed in blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing nations. If I were an atheist of the other sect, […]
Philippians: Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament
Philippians: Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament. By Joseph H. Hellerman, Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishing Group, 2015. 297 pp. Paper, $29.99. The book of Philippians is of interest to readers of the JOTGES because of certain verses that are often taken to indicate that works are either necessary for eternal life or […]
“Salvation” In The Book Of Philippians
Robert C. Swift Flower Mound, TX I. INTRODUCTION One of the distinguishing marks of the Free Grace movement is that it often challenges traditional understandings of certain Biblical passages. Of course, some maintain that such “novel” interpretations cannot be correct. The question is often why past interpreters have not understood these passages in a Free […]
Refreshing Grace: God’s Will, Our Will, in Focus
Refreshing Grace: God’s Will, Our Will, in Focus. By John Correia. Phoenix, AZ: Biblical Framework Press, 2012. 192 pp. Paper, $14.99. One of the solutions to reconciling God’s sovereignty and human responsibility in salvation is the doctrine of middle knowledge, sometimes known as “Molinism” after Luis de Molina, who first articulated the idea. John Correia’s […]
Belief as a Cognitive Phenomenon, Especially in Regard to Salvation: An Expanded Discussion
Richard M. Biery M.D., MSPH The BroadBaker Group, Kansas City, MO I. INTRODUCTION Careful thinking requires careful use of language. This article is an exercise in carefully understanding and using the language of belief. Correctly understanding the nature of belief is vital to good soteriology and theology, because the doctrine of salvation by faith apart […]
Grace, Salvation, and Discipleship: How to Understand Some Difficult Bible Passages
Grace, Salvation, and Discipleship: How to Understand Some Difficult Bible Passages. By Charles C. Bing. NP: Grace Theology Press, 2015. 290 pp. Cloth, $17.00. Charlie Bing has written a book that is extremely helpful in explaining many difficult passages. There is a Scripture Index, which is very helpful. It makes it easy to find what […]
Bewitched: The Rise of Neo-Galatianism
Bewitched: The Rise of Neo-Galatianism. By David R. Anderson. N.P.: Grace Theology Press, 2015. 384 pp. Paper, $15.95. The back cover of the book says that this book “proposes that all serious Christians struggle with legalism in one form or another, although they may not be aware of it. Whether Catholic, Arminian, Calvinistic, or otherwise, […]
Keeping Your Cool When Your Anger Is Hot
Keeping Your Cool When Your Anger Is Hot. By June Hunt. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2009. 296 pp. Paper, $12.99. Author June Hunt is a well-known Christian counselor and speaker. I have heard her on radio and in person and have been impressed with her graciousness, humility, and Biblical knowledge. She is also a […]
The Role of Good Works in Justification:
A Review of Chapter 16 of Thomas Schreiner’s Faith Alone-The Doctrine of Justification Robert N. Wilkin Associate Editor Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society Corinth, TX I. INTRODUCTION Dr. Thomas R. Schreiner is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament and the Associate Dean of Scripture and Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological […]
The Gospel of Grace and Truth: A Theology of Grace from the Gospel of John
The Gospel of Grace and Truth: A Theology of Grace from the Gospel of John. By Michael D. Halsey. Duluth, MN: Grace Gospel Press, 2015. 339 pp. Paper, $15.95. Halsey, as the subtitle suggests, is writing a Biblical theology of John’s Gospel. As such what he aims to do is discuss the way in which […]